Deer Garden Guest
No,380/3 Kumara Pokuna
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Why people book this hotel
“The location of the place was perfect”
“Location good and setting was pleasant”
“The owner was so sweet and helpful”
“The room was good, the bed was comfortable, the owner very kind and helpful”
“Very reasonable pricing”
“Great value for money and a good abundant breakfast”
“The place is about 10 minutes away from mirissa, but quiet and in the middle of…”
“The bed was very comfortable and the room was a good size, the location is in wa…”
“The breakfast was delicious”
“Very recomendable,nice large bed, big room and bathroom and very clean”
“Very clean and staff good”
Overview
Located in Polonnaruwa, 1.4 km from Deepa Uyana, Deer Garden Guest provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is set 1.1 km from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, 1.7 km from Polonnaruwa Vatadage and 4.2 km from Gal Viharaya. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and room service for guests. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the hotel. The reception at Deer Garden Guest can provide tips on the area. Nelum Pokuna Lotus Pond is 5.1 km from the accommodation, while Polonnaruwa Railway Station is 5.1 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 54 km from Deer Garden Guest, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Mark
couple
April 29, 2026
“Lovely family who assisted us greatly!”
Proximity to the ancient city.
Sagara
couple
March 13, 2026
“Nice place no distrab and 100/natural”
All excellent
Loudan
solo_traveller
February 23, 2026
Nice atmosphere, its peaceful
Kira
couple
February 18, 2026
The owner was so sweet and helpful! Dinner was amazing and he made sure we had everything we needed. Very reasonable pricing.
Maya
couple
February 18, 2026
The room was good, the bed was comfortable, the owner very kind and helpful. The garden is full of deer and other animals. It was even nicer. The location of the place was perfect !
Mark
couple
February 4, 2026
“Monkeys but not a deer in sight”
Location good and setting was pleasant.
Ruby
couple
January 27, 2026
“Great value for money”
Incredibile location! Basically right next to the ruins. Great value for money and a good abundant breakfast. Plus the garden is huge and full of monkeys. Deer can be often spotted in the garden in the morning and evening!
Viktória
couple
January 26, 2026
We really enjoyed our stay here. The location is perfect, the place is simple but very nice and well kept, and the price is very reasonable. The host was incredibly friendly and welcoming. It felt like home. Would stay again!
klaas
solo_traveller
January 24, 2026
“Lovely place!”
The place is about 10 minutes away from mirissa, but quiet and in the middle of nature. The owner is a lovely lady who does her best to make you feel very comfortable. I was notified even when a turtle was passing in the street....she organized me a bicycle which gave me a lot of freedom. Iextended my one night to 3 nights! Very recomendable,nice large bed, big room and bathroom and very clean!thank you!!!
bibin
solo_traveller
January 11, 2026
“It’s really a deer park😊”
Great location: Close to ruins . A wonderful host and son . They arranged my bicycle it was my main transportation . Most importantly the deers coming there in evening . I definitely recommend this one .
Kye
couple
January 11, 2026
The bed was very comfortable and the room was a good size, the location is in walking distance to the ancient city entrance and any shop you might need, but on a lovely quiet back street - and there really are deer in the garden we watched eating breakfast. Very good value budget option.
Dilshan
family_with_children
October 6, 2025
Very close by to the city
Marie
couple
September 21, 2025
The room was equipped with very old furniture, it very hot in there, very old fan which was so noisy that it was hard to sleep, the owner wanted us to leave earlier than the check out time was (9:30 am).
Pietro
couple
August 20, 2025
“Scam”
Perfect location to go visit the archeological site nearby
Samantha
family_with_children
August 12, 2025
“Best for family”
Very clean and staff good
Sam V NZ
solo_traveller
July 25, 2025
“Tranquil with deer and monkeys”
Very quiet and surrounded by large trees, historic sites and irrigation canal that is being fed by the ancient Parakrama Samudra nearby. Ranjith, the retired school teacher and the owner of the place helped me to brush up my Singhalese, his wife Amara made me a mouthwatering evening meal of rice and five curries. Dilshan the owner's son was very engaging and helped with me need. Wonderful stay. Lots and lots of monkeys playing around and even a family of deer 🦌 walk calmly through the garden. Thanks
Shameera
solo_traveller
April 28, 2025
Its very close to city and i have met up my expectations during the trip.
Petr
couple
March 11, 2024
The host family was very friendly and helpfull. The original Sri Lanka food was very delicious and plenty. The location is a dream for nature lovers with a lot of wildlife in the garden, on the fringe of the jungle an just a step to the ruins of Polonnaruwa.
barua
couple
November 10, 2023
“Very poor”
Nothing
Ralitsa
couple
September 29, 2023
We had amazing time. The host were really friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. The house is near the forest and if you don't mind a few insects the place is wonderful.
Facilities
Activities
Cycling, Walking tours, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Entertainment and family services
Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Air conditioning, Bicycle parking
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shuttle service, Car hire, Private check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Room service, 24-hour front desk
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Room with Private Bathroom
The family room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The family room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Budget Double Room
The double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Room
The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Budget Triple Room
The triple room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Comfort Quadruple Room
The quadruple room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
The quadruple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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